PLEASE NOTE: Auditions for this production are open only to adults age 55 and above as of the audition date. No exceptions.

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Something Rotten Sr. is an edited version of the full production. Performed entirely by a cast of those 55 and above, this is an MTI Junior version of the show and will run approximately 1 hour.

Audition Information

DATE/TIME:

• Auditions will be held on Monday, February 16th. Check in beginning at 6:00 PM; audition at 6:30 PM

• If you are unavailable on February 16th, please contact Producer Sarah Lederer at sarah@vact.org to discuss alternate audition options.

• If needed, callbacks will be held Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30 PM.

• If you are not available for callbacks, please let us know and we will make sure to complete your audition on Monday.

AUDITION LOCATION:

• All auditions will be held at the Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center located at 103 Lincoln Street in Verona.  

AUDITION FORMAT

• All those auditioning will be asked to sing and also to participate in a simple movement/choreography audition.

• For the vocal audition, you are welcome to sing any song from the show and we have provided lots of options and backing tracks that you can access HERE. (These will also be the callback songs.)

  • If you choose to sing a song from the show linked above, for each excerpt in that file you will find three items: sheet music for the song, an accompaniment track that includes the guide vocals, and a backing track that is just the rhythm section. During the audition, we will play the backing track for you while you sing, IF you choose one of the songs from that file.

• You do not have to audition with a song from the show linked above. You may also choose whatever song you would like (no longer than 60 seconds).

  • If choosing your own song, please bring sheet music for a piano accompanist in a three ring binder or you are welcome to bring an audio backing track for the song you choose.

  • If bringing an audio backing track, we will have a speaker set up to play the track, but you are responsible for bringing the track with you to auditions and you must comfortable operating it on your own.

  • There will be no acapella auditions allowed. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

• Please complete the online registration form linked at the bottom of this page.

• All registrations must be completed online by 5pm on Friday, February 13th, 2026. 

• All registrations must be completed in advance. We will not accept any day of, walk up, or late registrations.

• Please record all known rehearsal conflicts on your online registration form.

  • Because this is a senior production and we know that many people travel in the winter we will be VERY liberal about absences.

  • Please do not let trip plans in February or March discourage you from auditioning; we may be able to work around your absences.

  • You will need to be available regularly beginning in April.

  • There is a lot of music in this show, so if you have many absences or an extended absence, you will need to be willing to and have the technical ability to learn/work on your music independently.

CAST LIST AND REHEARSAL INFORMATION:

• All auditioners will be notified by email regarding casting results. Emails will be sent no later than Friday, February 20th, 2026.

• The regular rehearsal schedule will typically be: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 PM with a few additional Tuesday rehearsals from 6:30-9:00 PM. Please see registration for full list of rehearsal dates.

• The full cast may not be called every night. Beginning mid-April, all rehearsals will be ALL CALLS. 

• Because of rehearsal overlap, cast members in this production will not be able to also participate in VACT’s summer musical, Annie.

DRESS REHEARSALS/PERFORMANCE DATES:

• Dress rehearsals will be May 4th and May 6th, with a brush up dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 13th. 

• Performances will be held in the VACT theater at 103 Lincoln Street on May 7, 8, 9, 14 & 15 at 7:30pm and on May 9, 16 & 17 at 2:00pm.

• All Dress Rehearsals and Performances are mandatory.  
  

CLICK HERE to be taken to the
audition registration page.

Please contact Producer Sarah Lederer at sarah@vact.org with any additional questions.

Auditions for Annie! Our all ages summer musical!

Leapin’ lizards! The sun’ll come out this summer with Annie, the heartwarming story of a plucky orphan who sets out to find her family and ends up changing the life of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Filled with beloved songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” this classic musical is a joyful celebration of hope, family, and the power of optimism.

And Annie isn’t just for orphans! In addition to our youth orphans and city kid ensemble, the show features a wide variety of adult roles, from the residents of Hooverville to the staff of Warbucks’ mansion and the colorful characters of 1930s New York City.

Auditions are open to all adults 18+ and also to youth performers meeting the requirements outlined below:

VACT is thrilled to present Annie, our all-ages summer musical, featuring opportunities for both youth and adult performers. Auditions for youth and adults will be held separately, with detailed information provided in the audition packets below.

Who Can Audition

• Adults: Performers 18+

• Youth: Students in grades 2–12 (2025–26 school year)

• High school students (grades 9–12) may choose to audition as youth or adults, but may audition in only one group

Important Dates (Quick View)

• Youth Auditions: March 9–10
  Registration closes Friday, March 7 at 5:00 PM

• Adult Auditions: March 16–17
  Registration closes Friday, March 13 at 5:00 PM

📍 All auditions will be held at the Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center (VACT Building), 103 Lincoln Street, Verona

Audition Information & Preparation

Please review the audition packet that applies to you before registering. These documents include eligibility requirements, audition preparation, rehearsal expectations, and performance dates.

👉Adult Audition Packet (Ages 18+): CLICK HERE

👉 Youth Audition Packet (Grades 2–12): CLICK HERE

Registration

All performers must complete online audition registration in order to audition.
Late, walk-up, or day-of registrations will not be accepted.

🔗 CLICK HERE to Register for ADULT AUDITIONS

🔗 CLICK HERE to Register for YOUTH AUDITIONS

Questions?

If you have questions after reviewing the audition packet, please contact
Director Sara Ward-Cassady at sara@vact.org